Data Governance

BRP is seeking a Data Governance & Protection Advisor/Specialist who will be participating to support our Data Platform Modernization (DPM) project at BRP. This position will be responsible for establishing the data governance capabilities that includes establishing stewardship management, setting up business glossaries, reference data management, policies management, data dictionary, intuitive workflow, embedded privacy by design, such as Data Classifications, Data Discovery, Data Inventory and Data Privacy within the project scope. This role will be performing business process analysis, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, proposing solutions and plans to streamline; as well as contributing to the definition and implementation of data management and quality processes that enable the optimal and secure use of data, while respecting compliance, privacy, confidentiality and security policies.

YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Data Governance :

• Define and implement the organizational structures and operating models needed to support the objectives of the data governance and data privacy-protection program
• Provide leadership and expertise to various stakeholders on projects to proactively address cross-functional business needs through the development of highly innovative approaches and strategic and complex data governance interventions.
• Serve as a data governance advisor to decision-making bodies in relation to the evolution and application of processes and controls in data management.
• Determine, develop, operationalize and regularly evolve the standards, processes, tools and best practices related to the governance of data and analytics.
• Grow data literacy and data maturity across the organization through effective communication strategies and training to build core data proficiencies in data-related and business roles.
• Coordinate the identification of the business lines' needs and opportunities related to the data in order to contribute to the definition of the strategic orientations of data governance.
• Support the business lines' decision-making bodies in analyzing risks and potential gaps between the expectations of data frameworks and operational practices.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of practices and mechanisms to ensure compliance with data frameworks.
• Coordinate, track, measure and report on the performance of the standards and practices deployed, including the evolution of data governance maturity.
• Contribute to a data governance framework implementation, to define, develop, operationalize and evolve standards, tools and best practices related to data quality and its enhancement.
• Create and bring the concrete value from data governance conceptual to the business sectors and reverse value as well as adapt your communications to the stakeholders.

Data Protection :

• Partner with members of the Legal team to ensure full alignment on all current and upcoming data privacy regulations, including our responsibilities and obligations.
• Partner with members of IT Cyber Security to ensure full alignment on all current and future
• Support requirements related to legal, security, privacy, and compliance aspects of data (PIA, data classification, legal requirements, regulatory compliance, etc.).
• Assist with the development and maintenance of data policies and standards to support program objectives; establishing and implementing the process governance related to data privacy and protection.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert on data governance and protection to present complex business challenges, impacts and programs to Management and IT leaders.
• Participating in the projects to provide expertise and advise on the framework of data privacy and protection guidelines and standards; that includes the governance processes on data privacy and protection assessment, the monitoring and validation approach.
• Provide coaching (mentor and develop junior staff) in support of Data privacy and Protection, develops and executes long-term plans for complex projects
• Articulate the importance of customer privacy and promote privacy up and down the management chain, including audiences who have varying levels of familiarity with the topic.
• Support management and operation of the Data Governance Office including the data stewardship organization and various committees and councils.

YOU'LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:

• Bachelor's degree in business technology, information systems or a related study, or equivalent related project experience.
• 4+ years experience in the field of Data Governance with focus on data privacy and protection.
• 5+ years experience in the field of data management, data governance, change management and implementation of complex technology systems.
• Significant experience in establishing and managing data governance programs and execution of related strategic plans.
• Experienced with data catalog and inventory with contextual information on data elements, data governance rule definition, determines lineage & retention policies, data protection, data provisioning, data sharing, or data stewardship
• Experienced in data discovery, insider threat, data policies, standards and classifications
• Experienced with data to cloud migration, including design, planning and execution
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, Privacy act Canada, Bill 64, etc and its latest information is preferred.
• Knowledge of data loss prevention, SOC, or cybersecurity operations with specific understanding of the tactics, techniques and procedures is preferred.
• Familiarity with Data Governance and Privacy platforms, such Colibra, Alation, OneTrust, preferred.
• Knowledge of linking technical elements (Data Models) to business elements (Business process mapping) is preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and manage multiple projects; Issue management experience.
• Strong ability to work in undiscovered, unstructured territories and to formalize processes that are currently not formalized.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to influence and orient business and technical audiences toward a common goal that is satisfying all stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with working with Key Performance Indicators.
• Attention to details and ability to deliver a mandate with great autonomy – self-driven.

Assets

• Knowledge of CRM, Salesforce, Snowflake, ERP (SAP) and data visualization tool (Power BI, tableau) are considered as a strong asset
• A certification in data governance or data management is considered a strong asset (ex: DAMA Certified Data Management Professional or ICCP Data Governance & Stewardship Professional).
• Experience working in Retail industries, Automotive industries, Transportation industries or Financial Services would also be considered an asset.

THE ROAD SHOULD BELONG TO EVERYONE.

We still live in a world where many feel the road is for other people. We believe we can make a difference. Moving people goes beyond making innovative products.

We strive to nurture our people's aspirations, to exceed our riders' expectations and stand in solidarity with all the communities that ride with us.

Building a more inclusive BRP with no barriers for those who seek to ride starts from within, and we need everyone's commitment, drive and dedication to make it a reality.

WELCOME TO BRP

We're a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 23,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it's not about the destination; It's about the journey.

This position is based in Campinas, Brazil and is eligible to the BRP Employee Referral Program.

You will have the opportunity to work in hybrid mode, 2 to 3 days in the office.

Resumes in English will be preferred.